keenness English

Meaning keenness meaning

What does keenness mean?

keenness

— noun (= acuteness) a quick and penetrating intelligence he argued with great acuteness I admired the keenness of his mind

— noun (= sharpness) thinness of edge or fineness of point

— noun (= eagerness) a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something

Synonyms keenness synonyms

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sharpness

eagerness

ardour

fancy

ardor

wish

itch

inclination

desire

ambition

acuteness

zeal

acuity

severity

pointedness

enthusiasm

avidness

avidity

verjuice

vehemence

trenchantness

trenchancy

smartness

shrillness

shrewdness

rigour

rigor

pungency

poignancy

perspicacity

fondness

edge

crispness

asperity

acumen

acrimony

acridness

acerbity

zest

zealotry

zeal for something

wit

violence

thorniness

taste

tartness

subtlety

sensitiveness

saltiness

relish